Article written by Marcia Gruver Doyle Construction equipment is constantly on the move. It has to be transported, whether from a manufacturer, dealer, rental company, auction company, contractor or just from job to job. And it doesn’t come in a neat shipping container. It can require specialized equipment to load and transport, special permits, a pilot […]
Article written by Timothy Dooner On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude talk about scorching summer freight volumes, Redwood’s latest push to connect digital platforms, carrier/shipper pricing strategy, electric fleets, and #PlayItForward with a new trucking tune. They also wonder what the world of freight would be like were everything made of cake. They’re joined
Article written by Brian Aoaeh The next level of artificial intelligence The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. Author’s Disclosure: I am not an investor in Optimal Dynamics, either personally or through REFASHIOND Ventures. I have no financial relationship with
Article written by David Edwards XPO Logistics has been selected by pub retailer and brewer Greene King to manage dedicated warehousing and distribution for Greene King’s secondary drinks channel. XPO will provide innovative logistics services from five warehouses distributing to retail pubs and restaurants, including Pub Partner independent licensees and on-trade trade customers. UK-based Greene King
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call July 16, 2020 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Brad Delco – Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations John Roberts – Chief Executive Officer John Kuhlow – Interim Chief Financial Officer Darren Field – President of Intermodal Shelley Simpson – Chief Commercial Officer Nick Hobbs –
Article written by Aaron Huff This is the second installment of a two-part series on how the free market responded to the COVID-19 crisis. Part 1 explored pricing volatility experienced by carriers, 3PLs and shippers. This article delves into the hot-button issue of rate transparency. When negotiating rates, shippers, 3PLs and carriers have access to the same
Article written by Nathan Owens Graphs showing J.B. Hunt second quarter information. J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. on Thursday reported a second quarter profit of $121.7 million, down 9% from a year ago. Despite challenges experienced at the start of the quarter ending June 30, results beat Wall Street’s expectations. Revenue fell 5% to $2.15
The integration of QuikQ’s fueling solutions and McLeod Software’s LoadMaster Enterprise provides a centralized interface for streamlined operations. FRANKLIN, Tenn., and BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — QuikQ LLC, a provider of fuel cards and cardless fueling solutions, now features an upgraded interactive interface with McLeod Software’s LoadMaster Enterprise dispatch software. “QuikQ understands the importance of automation and
Uber is said to be in talks with investors to take stake in its freight business and raise $500 million to boost it to a value of $4 billion, according to Bloomberg. The company was mum about the issue thus far. An Uber spokesperson said that while it was “not unusual for us to receive interest for
Article written by Corrie White Extended Carrier Update with insights from industry experts at PowerFleet and FreightWaves The post-July Fourth trough didn’t stay for long, as tender rejection rates have climbed back to 15.9%. While this is good news for carriers, consumer spending remains cushioned only temporarily by unemployment checks, which extend only until July